Ecler HZA4-120F User manual

USER MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

NOTICE D'UTILISATION

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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Graphic Symbol Explanation

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flashes printed next to the OUTPUT terminals of the amplifier are intended

to alert the user to the risk of hazardous energy. Output connectors that could pose a risk

are marked with the lightning flash. Do not touch output terminals while amplifier power is

on. Make all connections with amplifier turned off.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience

receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, suck as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch (25) all the functions and light

indicators of the amplifier will be stopped, but fully disconnecting the device from mains is done

unplugging the power cord from the mains input socket (26). For this reason, it always shall

remain readily operable.

15. Caution! The lateral heat sinks may have sharp edges.

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LIST OF CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT REMARK 04

2. INTRODUCTION 04

3. INSTALLATION 05

3.1. Placement and mounting 05

3.2. Mains connection 05

3.3. Signal input connections 05

3.4. Output connections and channel linking with the FLEXIPOWER function 06

3.5. Internal switches for high-pass filters 07

3.6. Remote control ports for attenuation 07

3.7. REMOTE CONTROL ports connection 07

4. OPERATION AND USAGE 07

4.1. Start up 07

4.2. Front panel LED indicators 08

4.3. Front panel volume controls 08

4.4. AUTO STBY ON/OFF switch 08

5. CLEANING 08

6. DIAGRAMS 09

6.1. Function list 09

6.2. Function diagram 09

6.3. Technical characteristics 34

6.4. Configuration diagram 35

6.5. Block diagram 35

All numbers subject to variation due to production tolerances. ECLER SA reserves the right to make changes or

improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications.

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK

Congratulations! You are the owner of a carefully designed and manufactured equipment. We

thank you for having purchased our HZA4-120F power amplifier.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you read this manual before connecting the amplifier in order to

obtain its maximum performance.

We recommend our authorised Technical Services whenever any maintenance task should be

needed so that optimum operation shall be achieved.

2. INTRODUCTION

The HZA4-120F is a four-channel power amplifier with high impedance (100V line) directly

amplified outputs. Its main features are:

 Internal structure with four separate mono amplifiers, for 4 different mono input signals.

 The FLEXIPOWER technology can be used to link 2, 3 or 4 adjacent channels, adding their

individual power, while operating as a single amplifier channel with a total power equivalent to the

sum of the channels.

 Independent volume adjustment (per channel) through front panel controls.

 Independent (per channel) 0-10 VDC remote volume control, via screw terminals on rear panel.

 SPM 100 Technology - Channel N for direct high impedance amplification (100V line) without

output transformers, which has the following benefits compared to traditional 100V line

amplification with transformers:

o Better frequency response in the low band of the audible spectrum (low frequencies or

bass) because there is no degradation of this part of the spectrum usually due to the

saturation of transformers core.

o Great efficiency.

o Reduced weight.

 Convection cooling, without fan, with the following benefits:

o No background noise.

o Increased reliability.

 “Auto-standby” function: the amplifier automatically switches to standby mode (low consumption

mode) when it remains approximately two minutes without detecting any input signal, then

immediately switches back to normal operating mode when an input signal is re-detected.

 Thermal protection.

 Overload protection.

 “Anticlip” system to protect from saturation due to an excessively high signal level.

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3. INSTALLATION

3.1. Placement and mounting

The amplifier is presented as a 2 unit high 19'' rack module. It is supplied with plastic washers in

order not to damage the unit when tightening the screws.

It is very important not to enclose the amplifier or expose it to extreme temperatures as it

generates heat. It’s also necessary to promote the passage of fresh air through the ventilation

holes of the chassis, leaving at least one rack unit off between each device and installed above

and below it in the rack frame.

If the setup has several amplifiers in the same rack or in a closed cabinet with doors, it is highly

recommended to supply them forced ventilation, installing fans at the upper and lower ends. This upward

air flow will help to dissipate the heat generated inside.

In order to optimize as much as possible the correct thermal dissipation of equipment installed in

a closed rack, it is advisable not to place power amplifiers under other appliances, but upon these ones.

3.2. Mains connection

The NZA4-70 amplifiers are fed with alternate currents, depending on the country, of 110-120,

220-240V 47-63Hz. (see characteristics in the back of the unit).

The amplifier should have an earth connection in good conditions (earth resistance, Rg=30 or

less). The environment must be dry and dustless. Do not expose the unit to rain or water splashes, and

do not place liquid containers or incandescent objects like candles on top of the unit. Do not obstruct the

ventilation grids with any kind of material.

In case there is some type of intervention and/or connection-disconnection of the amplifier, it is most

important to previously disconnect the mains power supply. There are no user or serviceable parts inside

the amplifier.

You should avoid that the supply cable twists with the shielded signal cables, as this could lead to

unwanted hum.

In order to protect the unit from an eventual electrical overload or momentary power peaks from

the internal circuits it carries a fuse. Should it ever blow up, unplug the unit from mains and replace it

with an identical one. If the new fuse blows again contact immediately with our Authorized Technical

Service.

CAUTION: YOU MUST NEVER USE A HIGHER VALUE FUSE.

3.3. Signal input connections

The amplifier HZA4-120F features 4 balanced and line level analog signal inputs (one per

amplification channel) on its rear panel.

Signal input connectors are 3 position

screw terminal block (40, 41, 43, 45). The wiring

is:

HOT or direct signal > Pin +

COLD or inverted signal > Pin -

GROUND > Pin 

For unbalanced connection short-circuit

pin  to pin -.

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STACK outputs (42, 44) available for inputs 1 and 2 are parallel to the input and serve to re-send

the signal of these inputs (INPUTS, CH1 / CH2) to other input channels, amplifiers or sound systems.

The input impedance is 20K (balanced) with a nominal input sensitivity of 0dBV(1V). This

impedance makes possible to parallel several amplifiers without loosing audio quality.

3.4. Output connections and channel linking with the FLEXIPOWER function

The rear panel OUTPUTS section is fitted with two position screw terminal block (28, 29, 30, 31)

for each amplifier channel. Always respect the relative polarity for outputs (0 and 100 on each output

connector), wiring and speakers.

The FLEXIPOWER Function: a MERGE switch is installed between each pair of output

connectors:

 When the switch is in the top position, the pair of channels has an independent behaviour; the

FLEXIPOWER function will not be active

 When the switch is in the lower position (MERGE), the two channels will be linked and their

individual power will be added:

o The two outputs of the pair of channels and the speaker lines connected to these

channels will be connected in parallel

o The MERGE LED (6, 11, 16) light on the front panel, between the pair of channels, will

be lit

o The audio content of the pair of channels becomes the sound source connected to the

input of the channel with a lower number (input 1 for channel pair 1&2, input 2 for

channel pair 2&3, input 3 for channel pair 3&4)

o The active front and remote volume control (if used) of the channel pair becomes that

of the channel with a lower number (controls on channel 1 for channel pair 1&2,

controls on channel 2 for channel pair 2&3, controls on channel 3 for channel pair

3&4)

PRECAUTION: DO NOT MANIPULATE THE “MERGE” SWITCHES WHEN THE AMPLIFIER

IS SWITCHED ON

2, 3 or 4 adjacent channels can be linked (with a resulting double, triple or quadruple power), with the

following sound source and volume control arrangement:

Independent 1&22&33& 41&2& 32&3& 41&2&3& 4

CHANNEL1IN1IN1IN1IN1

CHANNEL2IN2IN2

CHANNEL3IN3IN3

CHANNEL4IN4IN4IN4 IN4

MERGEDCHANNELS

FLEXIPO W ERinputsro u ting andassociatedvolumeco ntrols

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 1

IN 2

IN 1

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3.5. Internal switches for high-pass filters

Inside the amp there are four jumpers to activate/deactivate the high-pass filter for each amplifier

channel, with a cutoff frequency set at 70Hz and a slope of 18dB/octave. The high-pass filter is

recommanded for some 100V line applications, especially when audio content is primarily vocal (public

address announcements, for example).

See the SETUP DIAGRAM for more information.

3.6. Remote control ports for attenuation

The HZA4-120F features 4 remote control ports labeled “REMOTE CONTROL” (35, 36, 37, 38)

on its rear panel. You can connect WPm series, REVO control panels etc. to each of these ports to

remotely attenuate the input signal (and therefore, the output volume of affected channels).

The maximum level of each amplification channel (and therefore its output volume) that can be

reached by the remote attenuator is determined by the position of its front knob (21, 22, 23, 24).

3.7. REMOTE CONTROL ports connection

The signal remote attenuation level for each input channel can be set by using 3 types of external

devices connected to the rear panel REMOTE CONTROL ports:

a) Using a remote potentiometer with nominal resistance between 10k and 50k, WPm series or

equivalent.

b) Using a device that generates a control voltage from 0 to 10V DC.

c) Using remote relays/dry contacts.

NOTE

: you can connect up to 16 REMOTE CONTROL ports in parallel to the same hardware

control potentiometer. You have to merge the ground of all amplifiers belonging to these ports.

The connection cables can be up to 500m long if a section of 0.5mm

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is used.

Consult the available accessories at your ECLER dealer or at www.ecler.com.

4. OPERATION AND USAGE

4.1. Start up

This will be done through the POWER ON (25) switch and the built-in indicator immediately lights.

In a complete audio installation, it is important to start up the equipment in the following

sequence: sound sources, mixer, equalizers, active filters, processors and finally power amplifiers. To

turn them off the sequence should follow an inverse pattern.

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4.2. Front panel LED indicators

The HZA4-120F is equipped with the following front panel LEDs:

 STBY indicator (1): illuminates when the amplifier is in standby (low consumption mode), after

approximately two minutes without any input signal detected. When an input signal is re-detected,

the amplifier automatically switches back to normal operating mode.

 Signal Presence indicators, SP (2, 7, 12, 17): warn of the presence of signal at the amplifier inputs.

These indicators illuminate when the input signal exceeds -35dB.

 Overload indicators, OVL (3, 8, 13, 18): illuminate when the channel reaches its maximum power

capacity, due to a too low load impedance.

 CLIP indicators (4, 9, 14, 19): illuminate when the speakers output signal is close to the actual

clipping level. The CLIP system takes into account possible fluctuations in the supply voltage if

they exist, always giving a real indication. It is normal when you work at high power levels that

CLIP indicators illuminate to the beat of the low frequencies, which are those with the higher

energy content. Make sure this doesn’t permanently illuminate indicators during normal operating

mode.

 Thermal protection indicators, TH (5, 10, 15, 20): indicate that the channel over-temperature

protection has been activated; normal operation will be restored when the temperature returns to

the correct operating temperature range.

 MERGE Indicators: they indicate whether the FLEXIPOWER function that links two adjacent

channels has been activated with the switches on the rear panel or not.

4.3. Front panel volume controls

The front panel features four volume knobs, one per channel, allowing independent adjustment of

the maximum output level for each amplifier channel.

Remote control ports also allow to adjust the volume of each amplifier channel from a WPm

series panel, a potentiometer or other external hardware device; the actual volume of each channel is

the result of the two volume controls position (front panel and remote control).

In the device packaging, you’ll find a bag with clear caps to be inserted on the front panel knobs.

They protect the input attenuation settings from unsolicited tampering. Once inserted, you must use a

flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to remove them.

4.4. AUTO STBY ON/OFF switch

Switch (39) that enables/disables the auto standby mode (sleep or low consumption mode). If this

function is activated, the amplifier will switch to standby after approximately two minutes without any

input signal detected. When an input signal is re-detected, the amplifier automatically switches back to

normal operating mode.

5. CLEANING

The front panel should not be cleaned with dissolvent or abrasive substances because

silk-printing could be damaged. To clean it, use a soft cloth slightly wet with water and neutral liquid

soap; dry it with a clean cloth. Be careful that water never gets into the amplifier through the holes of the

front panel.

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6. DIAGRAMS

6.1. Function list 6.2. Function diagram

1. Automatic power off indicator, STBY

2. Signal presence, SP CH 1

3. Overload indicator, OVL CH 1

4. Clip indication, CLIP CH 1

5. Thermal protection indicator, TH CH 1

6. Merge indicator, MERGE 1 & 2

7. Signal presence, SP CH 2

8. Overload indicator, OVL CH 2

9. Clip indication, CLIP CH 2

10. Thermal protection indicator, TH CH 2

11. Merge indicator, MERGE 2 & 3

12. Signal presence, SP CH 3

13. Overload indicator, OVL CH 3

14. Clip indication, CLIP CH 3

15. Thermal protection indicator, TH CH 3

16. Merge indicator, MERGE 3 & 4

17. Signal presence, SP CH 4

18. Overload indicator, OVL CH 4

19. Clip indication, CLIP CH 4

20. Thermal protection indicator, TH CH 4

21. Volume, CH 1

22. Volume, CH 2

23. Volume, CH 3

24. Volume, CH 4

25. Power switch and pilot light, POWER

26. Mains socket

27. Fuse holder

28. Output terminals channel 4, CH 4

29. Output terminals channel 3, CH 3

30. Output terminals channel 2, CH 2

31. Output terminals channel 1, CH 1

32. MERGE switch 3 & 4

33. MERGE switch 2 & 3

34. MERGE switch 1 & 2

35. Screwable terminal for remote control, CH 4

36. Screwable terminal for remote control, CH 3

37. Screwable terminal for remote control, CH 2

38. Screwable terminal for remote control, CH 1

39. Standby mode selector, AUTO STBY

40. Input terminals channel 4, CH 4

41. Input terminals channel 3, CH 3

42. Output terminals to other amplifiers, STACK

CH 2

43. Input terminals channel 2, CH 2

44. Output terminals to other amplifiers, STACK

CH 1

45. Input terminals channel 1, CH 1

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6.3. Technical characteristics 6.3. Características técnicas

6.3. Caractéristiques techniques 6.3. Technische Daten

Output power:

1% THD 10% THD

1 Channel 114 WRMS @ 88 145 WRMS @ 88

2 Merged Channels 195 WRMS @ 50 226 WRMS @ 50

3 Merged Channels 290 WRMS @ 32 348 WRMS @ 32

4 Merged Channels 356 WRMS @ 26 430 WRMS @ 26

Frequency response (-3dB) 30Hz – 55 kHz

High pass filter 3

rd

order Butterworth 70Hz

THD + Noise @ 1kHz Full power <0.03% typ. 0.2% max.

Signal Noise Ratio @ 100V >90dB

Channel Crosstalk @ 1kHz/100V >90dB

Inputs:

Sensitivity nom/Impedance 0dBV/>20k

Connectors Terminal block (Symmetrical)

Outputs:

Connectors Terminal block

Indicators:

Power Green (ON), Red (Standby)

Signal present -35dB

Clip

Overload

Thermal

Merge

Remote control:

DC 0-10V/0.1A max

No attenuation 0V

Full attenuation +10V

Connectors Terminal block

Auto power:

Threshold >-30dB aprox

Time 100 sec. aprox

Mains voltage Depending on your country. See characteristics in the back of the unit.

Power consumption:

pink noise, 1/8 power 340VA

pink noise, 1/3 power 470VA

Standby <3W

Dimensions:

Panel 482.6x88mm

Depth (Handle excluded) 392mm

Weight 13.60kg

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6.4. Configuration diagram 6.4. Diagrama de configuración

6.4. Schéma de configuration 6.4. Konfiguration Diagramm

off

on

FACTORY ADJUST

High Pass Filter ON

6.5. Block diagram 6.5. Diagrama de bloques

6.5. Blocs de diagrammes 6.5. Blockschaltbild

ECLER Laboratorio de electro-acústica S.A.

Motors 166-168, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

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